This year, in an effort to survive the high cost of the holidays, I’m going to get a jump-start on my gift shopping. My theory is that if I spread the shopping out over a few months, instead of cramming it all into December, it will be easier on my budget. Do you think it will work? Wish me luck, please!
LaLicious is launching a new gift trio of their Body Butters for the holiday season. These butters are sized just right for stashing into your to-go bag at 2 ounces each. They come in 2 different scented trio sets – …read more

Cooler temperatures are on the way and the changing weather conditions can be hard on skin. Especially the skin on your hands.  I recently had the opportunity to try a couple of EO’s Everyday Hand Creams. I tried both the Chocolate Mint and French Lavender versions. They are suitable for all skin types. 

They contain a wide array of beneficial organic ingredients:
*Lavender Essential Oil is a common ingredient in aromatherapy products. It’s known for it’s soothing properties
*Cocoa contains both flavonoids and antioxidants for younger looking skin.
*EO’s Five Mushroom Complex, Calendula, Chamomile, White Tea, Shea Butter, Cocoa Butter, Jojoba Oil,  Aloe, Vegetable …read more

Annemarie Borlind of Germany is natural beauty company. They have extremely strict standards when it comes to the ingredients that are used in their product line. They use pure water, from a spring located in Germany. All gel products are made from natural plant extracts and only the first pressing of the plants are used.
Annemarie Lindner, founder of Borlind of Germany, was a winner of the Natural Legacy Award from the The Natural Food Merchandiser Magazine. Borlind suffered with acne when young. She found that treating the acne with herbal extracts helped to clear her skin. Her experience with natural skin …read more

Origins new Brighter by Nature™ serum uses a combination of science and nature to improve your skin tone. When surveyed, 73% of users noticed an improvement in clarity instantly, while 42% noticed a reduction in dark spots and discolorations over time.
Some of the natural ingredients include Japanese Basil Leaf, Cucumber, and Vitamin C. This is a gentle correcting serum, no scarring, no hiding your face during the healing process, just “true brightness with no regrets.” 
Brighter by Nature™
1 ounce for $39.50
Use both morning and night. Apply after washing your face and before applying moisturizer.
Origins online customers rated the serum with 5 …read more

Listed as one of the Top 7 New Products that Sephora loves, Anastasia Line Erasing Serum uses a blend of natural hydrators to moisturize and smooth skin with a lightweight serum.
Containing “Instalift™ Goji, and an exclusive Balkan Botanical™ Infusion” it gives the skin a softer feel and texture, making it appear smoother and younger. The botanical formula improves the skin with regular use, making lines less noticeable and wrinkles less pronounced. It absorbs into the skin quickly, leaving behind no oily or sticky residue.

Line Erasing Serum
$49
Image credit: Sephora.com